Tag: short story
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Week 52 – Happy New Year
The night quietened down for just a moment so that the group could to catch the count, before growing as one voice. Streamers rained from above as party horns tooted, hugs were shared, and songs were sung. They welcomed in the New Year and congratulated each other on surviving the last, promising to make this…
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Week 51 – Unicorns
Many think they never existed, some think they were hunted into extinction, but few know that they were forced into hiding. Distinguishable by their smooth skin and shiny hair, they emit positivity and happiness like bubbles into the air. Bright eyes, big smiles, and an endless supply of support and friendship, they now live among…
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Week 50 – Hot
The fire fairy danced across taste buds and tickled the air until the mouth gasped for more. She continued to twirl on her tiptoes even as fresh air flooded her space. The addition of water only quickened her steps, and she sent flickers of flames down the back of the throat. Just as she grew…
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Week 49 – Beautiful
Looking at her reflection, all Samantha could see were her flaws. Her attention was immediately drawn to the lines and shadows beneath her eyes, but they soon followed to the creases around her mouth and across her brow. Any bump or discolouration stood out next. The shape of her jaw line, the lack of chin,…
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Week 48 – A Christmas Farewell
Glistening silver streaks weaved around and around like a sparkly snake climbing towards the heavens, while beads of blue and purple were hung loosely amongst the green spikes with clear baubles perched delicately on its tips. Christmas had arrived at the Williams household, but not everyone was there to celebrate the festive season. A small…
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Week 46 – It’s time
They had joked about this. There were always little comments about it happening, but never to be taken seriously. And yet here they were, side by side, the nerves prickling through to their fingertips. A side glance to the left, a nod in return. Were they ready? “Let’s do this,” she said. “Let’s adopt the…
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Week 45 – The Neighbours
Guy Fawkes was well and truly over, but that didn’t stop the neighbours carrying on their celebrations, more than a week later. Bangs and screaming explosions sounded from over the fence, sending the tough Rottweiler to cower beneath the bed with the cats. Several requests from young families on the street had been made to…
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Week 44 – Old Friends
When did things change? It seems like just the other day we were all hanging out, dancing in town, and dealing with dramas that the opposite sex brings. But now I can’t remember how long your hair is, or whether you have freckles on your face. We spent every day together for years, but now……
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Week 43 – The Fighter
He’d heard she was a fighter, but Michael wasn’t immediately convinced. She didn’t look like much, but he knew that some of the best fighters used their opponents strength against them, rather than their own, for. He first of all eavesdropped on her conversation with another man. She joked about how often she’d beaten him…
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Week 42 – Happily Ever After
They’d waited until after the wedding to combine their families into one home; Sheryl, with her two daughters, and Mark, with his one. The girls all knew each other from school, but it was clear from the beginning that they would never be the best of friends. While a pretty girl, Sheryl considered Mark’s daughter…
Kendall Forbes 